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Elderly patient dies after 52-hour A&E wait without medication Report highlights ‘shocking’ example of man left unable to swallow after waiting over two days mostly on a bed in a corridor without regular medication An elderly man was left unable to swallow after waiting over two days in A&E without being given regular medication, and died four weeks later.In a “shocking” case that has raised fresh concerns over the state of urgent NHS care, the 85-year-old was sent to a hospital emergency department after a routine appointment. Amid massive delays, his A&E wait went into a third day, with most…

Boris Johnson cuts short Australian book tour to return to UK citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’ Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has cancelled a Melbourne event on his Australian book tour due to unforeseen circumstances, his publicist said. The cancellation means he will return to the UK earlier than scheduled. The Melbourne event, part of the promotion for his memoir Unleashed, was set to follow a Sydney programme on Friday. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr Johnson has to travel back to the UK a day earlier than planned, therefore, regrettably, the Melbourne event has had to be cancelled,” Australian publicist Max…

John Torode breaks silence on Gregg Wallace hours after BBC axes Masterchef Christmas special MasterChef co-host John Torode has said allegations surrounding Gregg Wallace are ‘truly upsetting’ as he addressed the reports of on-set misconduct for the first time. The Australian TV host, who has presented the show alongside Wallace since 2005, said he “loves being part of” the programme and “will continue to be a part of it” after his long-time co-host stepped back amid an investigation into his behaviour. Torode, who was best man at Wallace’s wedding in 2016, said in a statement on Instagram he found the…

FOR many decades, South Korea has had a stable democracy and its society has thrived. It is ranked as the 14th largest economy in the world, based on nominal GDP, with a figure of 1.7 trillion US dollars All of that positivism was turned on its head this week when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law” – effectively suspending all kinds of political activity and banning any forms of strikes or protests. His sudden directive also ordered the nation’s media to adhere to military control. Mr Yoon’s justification for such draconian measures – not seen since military…

French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais regionThe French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel from France to England on Wednesday, maritime authorities said, the latest in a deadly series of dangerous crossings.One of “numerous” migrant boats that set out to sea called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region, France’s Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture said in a statement. Continue reading… French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross…

What is it? (Vauxhall) The Frontera nameplate hasn’t been used on a Vauxhall since the original car went out of production way back in 2004. Since then, the company has focused on its practical family MPVs and SUVs. Now that the demand for SUVs has risen even more, and the electric revolution is starting to take shape, Vauxhall has decided to bring back one of its household names and put it on its latest offering to rival the Peugeot 2008, Nissan Qashqai and new Citroen C3 Aircross – of which it shares its platform with. With prices starting at £23,495,…

A mum who was livestreaming a charity walk to raise money for Women’s Aid captured the moment a thief grabbed her phone. Cassandra Baker, 46, was livestreaming on Facebook while walking with her children in the dark on Monday. Cheerfully asking her followers about their plans for the evening, she said: ‘Has everyone had their dinner? What have they eaten for dinner?’ She then mentioned she was going to make salmon in the hole with mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, broccoli with salmon. In the middle of her sentence, her phone is suddenly snatched by a man on a bicycle,…

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg is due to be sentenced after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. He previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on November 4. He admitted shouting and swearing, tracking her movements and sending her messages which were alarming and distressing in nature. The court previously heard he berated Mrs Hogg for “not being fun” after going on drinking binges with his colleagues, and once sent more than 200 text messages to her in…

Bitcoin has topped 100,000 dollars (£78,701) for the first time as a massive rally rolls on, only hours after US President-elect Donald Trump picked crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Mr Trump said Mr Atkins, the chief executive of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, was a “proven leader for common sense regulations”. In the years since leaving the SEC, Mr Atkins has made the case against too much market regulation. Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social: “He believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that are responsive to the…

The trial is set to start of a 20-year-old man accused of the murder of a 34-year-old physical trainer and the attempted murder of a second woman on Bournemouth seafront. Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, south London, is charged with the murder of Amie Gray at Durley Chine Beach, West Undercliff Promenade, on May 24, and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles at the same location. Nasen Saadi appearing via videolink at Winchester Crown Court, Hampshire, charged with the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles (Elizabeth Cook/PA) Dorset Police received a report at 11.42pm on May…

South Korea’s president accepted the resignation of his defence minister on Thursday as opposition parties moved to impeach both men over the stunning yet short-lived imposition of martial law that brought armed troops into Seoul streets. The main opposition Democratic Party and other small opposition parties submitted a joint motion to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over his martial law declaration the previous night. Martial law lasted about six hours, as the National Assembly quickly voted to overrule the president, forcing his cabinet to lift it before daybreak on Wednesday. On Thursday, Mr Yoon replaced defence minister Kim…

The ongoing chaos in South Korea is dominating news globally as MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after thwarting his shock move to impose martial law. The overnight chaos has come as a shock for many – not just in South Korea, but around the world.

In domestic news, convicted killer Lucy Letby has been interviewed by police in prison under caution as part of ongoing investigations into more baby deaths at two hospitals, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed.

Pep Guardiola has hit back at claims from TV pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher that the City boss has fallen out with midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.

Scotland women’s national team missed out on a place at next year’s Euros after losing 2-0 to Finland. Wales booked their place – the first major tournament for the team – after beating Ireland 2-1 yesterday in Dublin. The Lionesses beat Switzerland 1-0 in a friendly which saw many of the young lionesses get a start.

Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths Lucy Letby has been interviewed by police in prison under caution as part of ongoing investigations into more baby deaths at two hospitals, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed. The force said it had “recently” spoken to the former neonatal nurse over deaths and non-fatal collapses at the Countess of Chester Hospital and Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Letby was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven more at the Countess of Chester between 2015 and 2016. The 34-year-old’s lawyer told the BBC she had voluntarily attended a police interview…

A cold but mostly dry and bright day for much of Wednesday. However a band of heavy rain and strong winds will move into Northern Ireland and Scotland during the afternoon, possible gales across the northwest of Scotland. Tonight: Rain band moves southeastwards overnight, but clearer spells developing behind in the northwest. Winds remain strong here but slowly easing across the west. Milder than previous nights.

DWP benefits news: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions Benefits going out as usual over Christmas with double payments if you have children Household support fund Other help available £348 if you’re single £464 if you’re part of a couple £812 if you have children Will benefit rates be going up soon? Energy Price Cap: Will it go up or down again in 2024? DWP benefits news: December 2024 dates for Universal Credit and pensions

Gwent Police to find Caldicot man who ran away from officers. The young man in question did a runner while officers were speaking to him about a pedal bike that was in his possession at the time. A spokesperson for Gwent Police posted on X (formerly Twitter): “On the night of November 13, at around 8.30pm, a young male ran from officers leaving behind a pedal bike. “Please can our runner, run to Caldicot police station as fast as they can to talk about the abandoned bike they left behind.” Gwent Police to find Caldicot man who ran away from officers On…

Western Mail front page 04/12/2024 The front page of the Western Mail this morning leads on Wales’ women’s National Football team beating Ireland 2-1 to book their place at next year’s European Championship. If Hannah Cain understood the gravity of this moment, she didn’t let it show.As the 25-year-old stepped up for what was undoubtedly a campaign-defining penalty of generational importance, she was emotionless. Unmoved.It was at this moment, one felt that this might just be destiny playing out.Whatever it was, it was enough to stun the 25,000 fans packed into the metallic colosseum of the Aviva Stadium that had previously created…

The Irish News front page 04/12/2024 The front page of The Irish News this morning leads with news that veteran republican Marian Price is to sue Disney+ for defamation.Veteran republican Marian Price is to sue Disney+ for defamation after she was depicted killing mother-of-ten Jean McConville more than 50 years ago. Ms Price, who is also known as Marian McGlinchey, has denied firing the shots that claimed the life of the widowed mother more than 50 years ago.Rugby legend Sinfield touches down at St Paul’s as part of MND campaign that has raised over £15m.An arson attack on a home in…

The National 04/12/2024 The front page of The National this morning leads with an exclusive interview with the Palestinian ambassador to the UK. THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said that Keir Starmer’s government must recognise the state of Palestine “now” and stop “sitting on their hands”.Scotland Women’s dreams of reaching Euro 2025 is over after a 2-0 defeat to Finland. The Dark Blues were hoping to join the likes of heavyweights Spain, England and France at next summer’s tournament in Switzerland. But a slow start proved costly as the Finns triumphed on home soil after securing a 0-0 at Hibs’…

South Korea’s political crisis leads many papers this morning as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law before the country’s parliament rejected the move. It caused a night of chaos and fear for South Korea and now the president is facing calls for his resignation and calls for impeachment.

The tabloids continue their coverage of the Gregg Wallace scandal as more allegations come to light. The papers report the latest allegations that Wallace groped contestants on MasterChef.

The October Budget has ongoing coverage as the papers speculate on a potential U-turn.

Pictures of the royal family – mostly Princess Kate, make many of the front pages as she returned to royal duties last night following her cancer treatment.

Claire Hanna abstained from last week’s Westminster vote on the assisted dying bill after her prior consideration of the issue “came to a dead heat”.The SDLP leader’s predecessor Colum Eastwood was the sole Northern Ireland MP to vote in favour of the proposed legislation, while all five DUP representatives voted against, alongside Alliance’s Sorcha Eastwood, Ulster Unionist Robin Swann, TUV leader Jim Allister and North Down independent unionist Alex Easton.Mr Eastwood said he hoped the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which will now be further scrutinised by MPs, would “give people in the worst circumstances the freedom to…

The mother of Malika Noor Al Katib will be with her daughter for one last time for a sacred Muslim cleansing ritual, which is due to happen this morning.Alisha will join other Muslim women in the ‘Ghusl’, or ‘full ablution’, where the body is washed in pure water.Afterwards, the hands of the eight-year-old girl will be placed as if in prayer and her body covered in a sheet.The ritual bath will take place in a specially-prepared room at University Hospital Waterford, before her body is transported to a Muslim plot in the city for burial.At around the same time, or…

The Metro Front Page 4/12/2024The front page of the Metro this morning reports on Princess Kate’s return to public duties following her cancer treatment. The headline reads: “Smiling princess’s return to duties – It’s Kate to be back!” Kate Middleton looked regal in a burgundy ensemble as she greeted the Emir of Qatar in London today.The Qatar state visit marks the fifth time the 42-year-old has officially appeared in public since her cancer diagnosis in May 2024.The Princess of Wales’ autumnal outfit featured a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen burgundy coat, a similar style to many of the tailored pieces we’ve seen her wear before from McQueen, as well as other…

Services sector records strong November growth The service sector saw strong growth during the month of November as demand conditions improved, with new business rising at the fastest rate in eight months, the latest AIB Purchasing Managers Index for the services sector shows.For the month, the services sector had a PMI reading of 58.3 — well ahead of the 53.8 recorded in October. The PMI is derived from questions firms are asked about the volume of activity compared with the prior month, with any number above 50 indicating growth.Senior economist at AIB John Fahey said this latest PMI register showed…

South Korea declares martial law – leader urged to resign or face impeachment South Korea’s main opposition party on Wednesday urged president Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment, hours after Mr Yoon ended short-lived martial law that prompted troops to encircle parliament before lawmakers voted to lift it. On Tuesday night, Mr Yoon abruptly imposed the emergency martial law, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces after he struggled to push forward his agenda in the opposition-dominated parliament. But his martial law was effective for only about six hours, as the National Assembly voted to overrule the president. The…